The Manx Cat Guardians Series by J.P. Sayle

Why did he crave something that would condemn him to a life of purgatory? A man who was born to be king. How could a lowly servant be the one thing he wanted more than his crown?King Óláfr the Black was a Norseman and was no stranger to suffering: pain was nothing he’d not experienced time and time again at the hands of those who pertained to love him. It hardened his heart to what could be.Until fate stepped in, in the form of a Guardian Cat, Maximillian... moreWhy did he crave something that would condemn him to a life of purgatory? A man who was born to be king. How could a lowly servant be the one thing he wanted more than his crown?King Óláfr the Black was a Norseman and was no stranger to suffering: pain was nothing he’d not experienced time and time again at the hands of those who pertained to love him. It hardened his heart to what could be.Until fate stepped in, in the form of a Guardian Cat, Maximillian.Maximillian’s need to connect the two soulmates gave Óláfr his first and only taste of love.Maximillian’s ability to go against the laws of his kind gave Óláfr an unthinkable decision.Maximillian shows Óláfr that fate will not be messed with, not without consequences.But Óláfr knows he’s being watched, his people thirsting for blood. A priest, a fire, a blood eagle, and a promise of redemption. Can two souls searching for love find each other again?Where it all Began (Manx Cat Guardian Origins) the prequel to Manx Cat Guardian Series, these books are not standalones, and this book links directly to Searching for a Soul to Love. They should be read in order to gain the background. It is an MM historical romance, with soulmate connections, slow burn, angst, and an ancient paranormal cat that likes to interfere. This book has a cliffhanger with no HEA until book 4.Trigger Warning: There are some scenes of violence. less

Living in a quiet, controlled world, Brad Cummings does everything he can to not dwell on his traumatic past. Staying hidden, unaware that fate is about to turn his life upside down. A new neighbour has Brad questioning everything about his life and his feelings. Coming to terms with his new life, Brad has no idea something sinister lurks, watching and waiting to steal his happiness and drag him back into the horrors of his past... moreLiving in a quiet, controlled world, Brad Cummings does everything he can to not dwell on his traumatic past. Staying hidden, unaware that fate is about to turn his life upside down. A new neighbour has Brad questioning everything about his life and his feelings. Coming to terms with his new life, Brad has no idea something sinister lurks, watching and waiting to steal his happiness and drag him back into the horrors of his past. Martin Clegg was dissatisfied with his life, he finds himself drawn to a small island off the Irish Sea, but the draw to the mysterious house across the way is even stronger. A new business, a new house, a new neighbour who just may be the reason for the pull Martin felt. Everything about Brad calls to Martin, but Brad's past seems to stand between them. Can Martin protect his heart when he is also worried about protecting Brad from the evil that surrounds them? Guardian cats walk this earth, there to protect—if you are fortunate enough to be blessed by the fates. Princess is one such cat. As far as Brad knows, she is his quirky little cheeky black cat. Princess is sworn to hide her secret about her real nature. But when Brad finds himself in danger Princess breaks all the rules that govern her. Will there be consequences for her actions, only time will tell. Warning: Seeing Beyond the Scars is only for adult readers as it contains, scenes of a sexual nature between two consenting adults. There are no cliffhangers but it does connect to the up and coming second book in the series and does have a HEA ending. less

Why did his new housemate make him want to break the promise he made to himself? A man who has learnt to face his own demons. Could Stuart help Joe face his and survive to meet their destiny? Joe King travels to the Isle of Man to stay with his best friend: in need of a place to mentally and physically recharge. A wrong choice blinds Joe to the possibilities of destiny.Until fate steps in with Stuart.Stuart’s need to care for him shows Joe that the right person can heal all wounds... moreWhy did his new housemate make him want to break the promise he made to himself? A man who has learnt to face his own demons. Could Stuart help Joe face his and survive to meet their destiny? Joe King travels to the Isle of Man to stay with his best friend: in need of a place to mentally and physically recharge. A wrong choice blinds Joe to the possibilities of destiny.Until fate steps in with Stuart.Stuart’s need to care for him shows Joe that the right person can heal all wounds.Stuart’s ability to fight for what he wants gives Joe the courage to take a leap of faith and trust again.Stuart shows Joe that he will go to any lengths to protect their love.But Joe has learnt over many months of running there are some things you can’t escape. A mischievous cat, a protective best friend, a shooting, a kidnapping and an ex-boyfriend who won’t let go, turn Joe’s world into chaos. Can he trust in those around him to bring his destiny back to him?Destiny Collides, Past and Present is the third book in the Manx Cat Guardian Series, these books are not standalones and need to be read in order to gain the background. It is an MM romance, with hurt comfort, soulmate connection, steamy scenes, and ancient paranormal cats that like to interfere. This book has a HEA.Trigger Warning: There are some scenes of violence. less

Greg has lived an ordinary life until one fateful morning when all that changes. Greg has no clue how much his life is about to transform when he encounters Aaden and subsequently his cat. When odd things start to happen, Greg finds he must trust in things he’d never dreamed were conceivable while attempting to understand why Aaden is fighting their mutual attraction tooth and nail. Aaden has known since he was fourteen that he was different... moreGreg has lived an ordinary life until one fateful morning when all that changes. Greg has no clue how much his life is about to transform when he encounters Aaden and subsequently his cat. When odd things start to happen, Greg finds he must trust in things he’d never dreamed were conceivable while attempting to understand why Aaden is fighting their mutual attraction tooth and nail. Aaden has known since he was fourteen that he was different. Not only did he discover he was gay, but he also had a strange and bizarre connection to Max, the cat his parents adopted. Plagued for years with visions of another time and place, Aaden finds he must fulfil a promise. A promise that has nothing to do with him, but yet, it has everything to do with him. He finds that he must right a wrong that happened centuries earlier and acknowledge and accept his true soulmate. Sounds simple, right? Then why does life seem to be conspiring to stop him from connecting with Greg, on every level? Max is an extraordinary cat. He was the king of his kind—the Manx Cat Guardians—until he messed with the fates and became a soul bearer. For centuries, he has carried the burden of knowing he needs to aid the souls he carries, to find their true recipients and fulfil a promise made. Can he finally right the wrongs of the past when he has been keeping secrets, especially when the fates seem to be interfering? Only time will tell. Authors Note The book Where it All Began, links directly to this book, and the author would recommend reading that book first to help understand the history and background to this story. There are also connections to book two, Destiny Collides, Past and Present, that may be helpful to the reader, but it is not essential to read that book before this one. Warning The content of some of this book is sexually graphic, with the use of explicit language and adult situations involving two males. It is only intended for mature adults. less

Story Outline On the surface, Nick Riley has it all. He’s grown up in a loving family, owns his own home, and has a job he loves. Yet under that façade of a happy life, Nick hides a multitude of secrets and lies. Those same secrets and lies have forced him to build walls to protect himself and keep others away. Nick’s life is unravelling, and his walls are tumbling when his brother invites him for a visit to the Isle of Man... moreStory Outline On the surface, Nick Riley has it all. He’s grown up in a loving family, owns his own home, and has a job he loves. Yet under that façade of a happy life, Nick hides a multitude of secrets and lies. Those same secrets and lies have forced him to build walls to protect himself and keep others away. Nick’s life is unravelling, and his walls are tumbling when his brother invites him for a visit to the Isle of Man. Nick is left floundering, unsure which way to turn and who to trust when his past decides to come knocking. Things go from bad to worse when Nick finds the fates haven’t finished with him, and his brother’s best friend, Brody Quilliam, comes to stay. Brody Quilliam needs a break from his life and the weight of responsibility of his job. So when his best friend, Aaden Riley, moves to the Isle of Man and asks him to visit, Brody decides to take him up on the offer. Only things don’t go as planned when he finds Aaden’s younger brother, Nick, visiting at the same time. Their love-hate relationship is only the beginning of Brody’s concerns. Events he can’t explain make him think he’s stuck in the twilight zone. Witches, spells, and misconceptions are only the tip of the iceberg as Brody struggles to come to terms with the unbelievable. Warning Some of the content of this book is sexually graphic, with the use of explicit language and adult situations involving two males. It is only intended for mature adults. This is the sixth book in the series and should be read in order to give the reader the back story of the other characters. The main characters in this book do get a HEA, but there is a storyline threading through the main story that is a cliffhanger and relates to a future series. less

Daddy knows best, but can Ellie trust his own judgement about the man who wants to teach him? Ellie Morris hopes a new job on the Isle of Man will be enough to leave his troubles behind and start afresh. Yet his past continues to haunt him, and he’s fearful.But fate is a fickle mistress; or Master in this case.Everybody knows a teacher should never slap his pupil, right? But a good spanking, administered with love? There’s nothing wrong with that... moreDaddy knows best, but can Ellie trust his own judgement about the man who wants to teach him? Ellie Morris hopes a new job on the Isle of Man will be enough to leave his troubles behind and start afresh. Yet his past continues to haunt him, and he’s fearful.But fate is a fickle mistress; or Master in this case.Everybody knows a teacher should never slap his pupil, right? But a good spanking, administered with love? There’s nothing wrong with that.And Connor, a teacher in every sense of the word, is just the man to show him. Under his tender and experienced tutelage, Ellie finds the freedom to let go and be himself. Oh yes, a firm hand makes all the difference.The whole world may know that he loves his Daddy.The Teacher’s Boy has a slow-burn romance with Daddy kink, spanking, an age gap, steamy scenes, and a guaranteed HEA. And let’s not forget a trio of talking, mischievous cats that meddle to their heart’s delight.This is the seventh book in the series and has a synopsis that allows the reader to be able to understand the backstory of the other characters. Please be aware the synopsis does contain information which gives spoilers to the other books.An underlying secondary story, left on a cliff hanger, will continue in a spin-off series called Broken Veils. less